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WEZ 9897

2011 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,435 mi
Last recorded143,435 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Sharan87,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEZ 9897
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 143,435 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers corroded

Offside Front sill damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 141,415 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coolant leak suspect rear heater matrix hose ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 136,402 miles

Front tyres feathering on inner edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 136,402 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres feathering on inner edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 131,673 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion to rear suspension components

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2023 131,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened centre row (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to rear suspension components

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2022 125,331 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2022 125,086 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2021 118,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 111,263 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 97,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 79,530 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 65,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 54,060 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% Worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear most seat belts not checked

Pass 27 Mar 2015 42,125 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 31,586 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Sharan?

Based on 1,070,633 MOT tests across 83,957 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
9,212
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
83,957
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,436
position lamp(s) not working 30,096
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25,789
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 21,026
Stop lamp not working 20,203
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WEZ 9897 is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 87,091 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Sharan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WEZ 9897, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Sharan typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WEZ 9897 registered?

WEZ 9897 is a 2011 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 26 April 2011.

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